Description
This Cucumber Tomato Salad is a crisp and juicy side that comes together in minutes. Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions are tossed in a simple vinaigrette—perfect for summer cookouts, meal prep, or quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, sliced (or 2 Persian cucumbers)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs if using. Chill for 10–15 minutes or serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in crumbled feta or diced avocado. Great for summer grilling or paired with grilled chicken or fish. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber tomato salad, summer salad, easy side dish, fresh garden salad, healthy picnic food